tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post8153263554287374041..comments2024-03-20T04:01:59.723-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: Kauai: Luxury for Less, Part IIJackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-51648750611628752072014-09-21T16:21:51.598-07:002014-09-21T16:21:51.598-07:00Such a deal, Jackie! Kauai's on my must-see li...Such a deal, Jackie! Kauai's on my must-see list ~Nancyhttp://wanderlustandlipstick.com/blogs/wanderboomernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-59156277740578308302014-09-21T09:11:41.069-07:002014-09-21T09:11:41.069-07:00You did well with that deal, thanks for sharing yo...You did well with that deal, thanks for sharing your story!A Cook Not Mad (Nat)http://www.acooknotmad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-48244881339131437802014-09-19T16:24:00.337-07:002014-09-19T16:24:00.337-07:00That is an incredible deal for such a beautiful 2 ...That is an incredible deal for such a beautiful 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom place in Kauai. There are deals to be had if you are willing to do your research. There is so much we can do with that extra money when we're traveling. Congratulations on scoring a fantastic deal!Michellehttp://www.wanderingsearching.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-25011475109586698722014-09-18T06:27:32.629-07:002014-09-18T06:27:32.629-07:00We spent a week on Kauai several years ago and sti...We spent a week on Kauai several years ago and still remember the island as one of the most beautiful places we've been to. The only way the experience could be improved is to get a luxury place at a budget price which is what you did - fabulous!Anita @ NoParticularPlaceToGohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704807316472380660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-23449100695343348362014-09-18T05:37:30.663-07:002014-09-18T05:37:30.663-07:00You got a good deal. The place looks great. I'...You got a good deal. The place looks great. I'll remember that site. Donna Jankehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16654611289969837061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-9170277668554843482014-09-17T15:45:18.801-07:002014-09-17T15:45:18.801-07:00Four days in Bali!!!?? That is simply fabulous! C...Four days in Bali!!!?? That is simply fabulous! Can hardly wait to read about it. . .as no, we've not been there. Came close one year but never quite put the plan into action. Thanks so much for your visit today, Poppy. I'll be over to your blog soon!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-6261367051337530472014-09-17T15:42:46.340-07:002014-09-17T15:42:46.340-07:00That 'ol "Scout" does a good job, do...That 'ol "Scout" does a good job, doesn't he? Thanks - as always - for the visit!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-1737263795535130112014-09-17T15:39:24.856-07:002014-09-17T15:39:24.856-07:00Good luck! Hope you find a deal as well and thank...Good luck! Hope you find a deal as well and thanks for the visit!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-7663026560557260152014-09-17T15:38:32.590-07:002014-09-17T15:38:32.590-07:00It certainly worked for this trip, Irene!! Thanks ...It certainly worked for this trip, Irene!! Thanks for stopping by today. . .Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-5804169483976742392014-09-17T15:37:54.262-07:002014-09-17T15:37:54.262-07:00Yes, it is always fun to think about what you have...Yes, it is always fun to think about what you have saved (and can spend on other travels. . . ;-) ). Hopefully others will benefit from our finds as well!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-86949062857169867582014-09-17T10:36:58.581-07:002014-09-17T10:36:58.581-07:00Gorgeous, both the interiors and exteriors, the be...Gorgeous, both the interiors and exteriors, the beach and surrounding landscape. I was going to say, 'Lucy you!', but it isn't luck, it's savvy search tactics! Enjoy!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Poppy<br />P.S. Just got back from a four day getaway in Bali. Have you been there?Poppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-51394291911736546532014-09-16T23:37:17.881-07:002014-09-16T23:37:17.881-07:00What a wonderful place to utterly relax and feel s...What a wonderful place to utterly relax and feel spoiled. :-) You find the most beautiful places!Rambling Tarthttp://www.ramblingtart.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-91151251614592429532014-09-16T19:09:08.390-07:002014-09-16T19:09:08.390-07:00Great deal! I'll have to check this out for my...Great deal! I'll have to check this out for my upcoming trip.The Keatonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16707991126509423302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-63544489569296547872014-09-16T13:33:22.476-07:002014-09-16T13:33:22.476-07:00Looks like a great way to snatch a good deal!Looks like a great way to snatch a good deal!Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13869095674448801447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-33956734220012199762014-09-16T00:58:21.307-07:002014-09-16T00:58:21.307-07:00The holiday is so much more enjoyable when you kno...The holiday is so much more enjoyable when you know you've had a steal with the cost of accommodation!<br />Well done for discovering and thanks for sharing your tips :)JourneyJottingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076229711644297103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-755141508279992092014-09-15T20:00:01.581-07:002014-09-15T20:00:01.581-07:00Hello Riet and thanks so much for your visit and t...Hello Riet and thanks so much for your visit and taking time to comment! Yes, it was just the end of high season but Hawaiian accommodation prices have gone off the charts in the last few years (after the crisis of 2008) and sometimes make travel there simply cost prohibitive. Would love to see you as a regular here so please come back again!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-71287958094941223022014-09-15T19:57:34.353-07:002014-09-15T19:57:34.353-07:00Glad you found some temptations and deals as well....Glad you found some temptations and deals as well. Hopefully we will find a deal and destination sometime and actually get to meet in person Mary! Thanks for the visit and comment - glad you liked the tip.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-23443044069691289292014-09-15T19:56:28.779-07:002014-09-15T19:56:28.779-07:00Thanks! We did feel like we'd had a prize-winn...Thanks! We did feel like we'd had a prize-winning find!! Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-67599512098631440402014-09-15T19:55:58.609-07:002014-09-15T19:55:58.609-07:00Tell us about those flights, Noel! Our plan had be...Tell us about those flights, Noel! Our plan had been to stay 'cheaply' on Kauai and hop a flight to Honolulu for the Husky game. Nuts! Those flights were $200+ per person, plus the cost of the game and Honolulu costs. . .we watched from a Kauai sports bar at a fraction of the cost!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-87419349253415483982014-09-15T19:54:03.396-07:002014-09-15T19:54:03.396-07:00Oh Betsy, we must be 'ohana' then if you o...Oh Betsy, we must be 'ohana' then if you own Marriott as well! Where do you own? Are we neighbors in KoOlina? We also had watched trades into the Waiohai and hadn't ever seen any come up so glad we had a chance to experience it. . .and at an affordable rate! Do keep in touch~Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-25197352767013574872014-09-15T10:41:37.003-07:002014-09-15T10:41:37.003-07:00That must be a wonderful vacation in Hawai. It mu...That must be a wonderful vacation in Hawai. It must be Hawaian prices as here in Europe the prices are not that high. Maybe in high summer season a bit towards those prices but that is not common at all. <br />Have a nice weekMy name is Riethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794447909120646155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-48183114027912942542014-09-14T22:22:29.523-07:002014-09-14T22:22:29.523-07:00Well done again, Joel. What an absolutely beautifu...Well done again, Joel. What an absolutely beautiful place to stay and with such great amenities. I started looking at resortrentals and wish I had 7 days to spare now to take advantage of some fabulous deals. Thanks again for the tips though! Love Kauai on our one day cruise stop and would love to go back.Mary @ The World Is A Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10681920257924337197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-37564310654613876692014-09-14T20:12:34.561-07:002014-09-14T20:12:34.561-07:00It's hard to find a decent hotel anywhere for ...It's hard to find a decent hotel anywhere for that price these days, well done!The GypsyNestershttp://www.gypsynester.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-16930047333560618342014-09-14T19:54:09.737-07:002014-09-14T19:54:09.737-07:00What a great deal, the only problem are expensive ...What a great deal, the only problem are expensive flights to Kauai lately even on the interisland flights between the islands.Noel Moratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11457118286298824928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-14497410387495724792014-09-14T19:08:58.028-07:002014-09-14T19:08:58.028-07:00We're Marriott owners as well as former reside...We're Marriott owners as well as former residents of Kauai. This property routinely receives high marks within the Marriott community, and timeshare trades are rarely available. Your deal was a steal. Even kama'aina rates for locals won't come close to what you paid. Congrats! (And glad you made it to the North Shore per your previous post - best part of the island if we do say so!)Betsy Wuebkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08806195753329822728noreply@blogger.com